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DOD 8570.1

DoD 8570.1 requires every full- and part-time military service member, defense contractor, civilian and foreign employee with privileged access to a DoD system, regardless of job series or occupational specialty, to obtain a commercial certification credential that has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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DOD 8570.1

Recognizing the need for qualified workers, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has issued Directive 8570.1. DoD 8570.1 requires every full- and part-time military service member, defense contractor, civilian and foreign employee with privileged access to a DoD system, regardless of job series or occupational specialty, to obtain a commercial certification credential that has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

New hires must obtain the appropriate baseline certification within six months of being assigned to Information Assurance (IA) functions. Their qualification periods to meet Directive 8570 certification requirements begin the date they start in their duty position.

Once certification is acquired, Directive 8570 requires continuing education to maintain certification status. The requirement is a minimum of 20 to 40 hours annually, or 120 hours over 3 years. Fortunately for government workers, most courses at Lab Four are eligible to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Establishing a relationship with a training partner like Lab Four is an important step moving forward for any government contractor or employee. Contact us to find out how we can design a Learning Plan just for you to make sure you are compliant.

We offer training programs designed for both technical and management level workers. The following table shows the level of certification needed for a number of IA jobs with access to a DoD system.